Accidentally blocked messages to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

[manda0413]

Hi there!

I frequently enter giveaways, contests, and sign up to receive freebies through different websites. Sometimes, a website will post that if I text a number, for example "467467" with a keyword, I will receive whatever product is being given away. Or for example, if I want to follow someone on Twitter through SMS, I can send a message to 40404.

However, one day last week, I was trying to sign up to receive a freebie from my phone, sending it to a number similar to my examples above. It popped up a message and said I might be charged (as it usually does). This time, I checked a box that said "Remember my answer" and I clicked way too fast and accidentally blocked myself from sending a message to these types of numbers.

Now, whenever I try to send a message to a number like above, it fails immediately. I've looked all through my phone settings, message settings, even my account settings online and I cannot figure out how I can change this option.

Does anybody know what I can do?

Thanks!

 

[VDub2174]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

Have you tried clearing the cache for the messaging app?

 

[manda0413]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

It took me a bit more googling this morning after I posted this, and I finally found my answer on a T-Mobile forum (even though I have Verizon). I had blocked myself from Premium Messaging and the forum had a short tutorial on how to fix it.

 

[VDub2174]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

Good deal

Sent from my AT&T GNote 2 on top of a Beanstalk

 

[mommito4]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

I've also done this today & can't find how to unblock myself please could u help??

 

[vbaezan]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

I found it and added it for others.


Unable to Send Short Codes - Samsung Galaxy S 4 | T-Mobile Support

 

[Jane deaux]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

I know this is old. However I would like to provide the answer in case someone else finds themselves here without an answer as I did.

Galaxy S5. Im sure with a little wisdom, this can be used on most newer androids.

Go to Settings>
Application manager>
scroll over to All >
scroll down to messaging>
scroll down to permissions>
make your selection. Allow all, ask, or do not allow.

 

[LukeBrown55]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

Has anyone got any solutions for the same problem but galaxy s7?

 

[Ladycairistiona]

Has anyone got any solutions for the same problem but galaxy s7?

I'm having the same problem and can't find a solution.

 

[joseph234]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

I found out the way to turn on again about asking premium sms with SAMSUNG S7
setting->app manager, them choose MORE, SHOW SYSTEM APP, them you should scroll down to find Message Service, tap on it. And you will see its permissions "Send premium text message"

 

[lyfsabeach]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

Thank you for posting this - I did the same thing this morning and the above instructions weren't working for my S6 - but yours did!!! All is well again!

 

[Sarah Zamora]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

joseph234's
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I found out the way to turn on again about asking premium sms with SAMSUNG S7
setting->app manager, them choose MORE, SHOW SYSTEM APP, them you should scroll down to find Message Service, tap on it. And you will see its permissions "Send premium text message"

I wanted to let everyone know that I tried this on my J7 Samsung and it worked. I tried call the mobile company ( Metro PCS) and They were no help at all. They told me to keep turn off and on my phone for the phone to reset.
I followed the directions Joseph234's posted and they worked great.

 

[MOBAD8004]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbers, can't figure out how to unblock.

it took me a bit more googling this morning after i posted this, and i finally found my answer on a t-mobile forum (even though i have verizon). I had blocked myself from premium messaging and the forum had a short tutorial on how to fix it.

hi can you share the link to unblock a number i did the with by accident i cant find anything in my settings.
Thank you m.

 

[rongweaver]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbs7 prers, can't figure out how to unblock.

Has anyone got any solutions for the same problem but galaxy s7?

So i figured out with the new android update ( v7,0) you go to app manager then hit the settings at the top right with the three dots and its under "special Access" from there you can access premium text message services. not from the message service app. so with the new update on android, every post has it wrong. took me a while but i got it. goood luck. :-*

 

[Adzrhino]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbs7 prers, can't figure out how to unblock.

So i figured out with the new android update ( v7,0) you go to app manager then hit the settings at the top right with the three dots and its under "special Access" from there you can access premium text message services. not from the message service app. so with the new update on android, every post has it wrong. took me a while but i got it. goood luck. :-*

You are my hero! I had to sign up just to thank you. I've been blocked since I got the phone as a replacement for my Note7 last year. Thank you!

 

[NATALIE222]

I've tried with the best of my best abilities to follow this, but I have a different type of phone. I have the same problem, though my phone is a ZTE ZMAX PRO. Please someone help me with this!!!

 

[missy adams]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 and havent been able to reply back to any of my bank, ppal or promo texts for months! Thank you!

*So i figured out with the new android update ( v7,0) you go to app manager then hit the settings at the top right with the three dots and its under "special Access" from there you can access premium text message services. not from the message service app. so with the new update on android, every post has it wrong. took me a while but i got it. goood luck.

 

[AnnKenyan]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbs7 prers, can't figure out how to unblock.

Thank you so much. This is the only thing that has worked after months of looking for answers.

 

[gardenHeather]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbs7 prers, can't figure out how to unblock.

So i figured out with the new android update ( v7,0) you go to app manager then hit the settings at the top right with the three dots and its under "special Access" from there you can access premium text message services. not from the message service app. so with the new update on android, every post has it wrong. took me a while but i got it. goood luck. :-*

THANK YOU!!!! FINALLY! You have no idea how many months I've been trying to get that fixed.

 

[Crystal Pelleymounter]

Re: Accidentally blocked numbers to a certain type of numbs7 prers, can't figure out how to unblock.

I've tried this and when I tap on 'use premium text message services' It tells me I have 'no applications'

There is nothing for me to select. I have no idea what to do at this point.